Dr. Sarah Beaulieu, Faculty Associate at the Community Health and Social Innovation Hub at the University of the Fraser Valley, won the award sponsored by KPU.
The Reconciliation in Action Award recognizes an established leader, community group or organization advancing the principles of truth and reconciliation. Reflecting our commitment toward embedding truth and reconciliation into our approach and work at DIVERSEcity and the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership, we are so grateful to have Kwantlen Polytechnic University, whose reconciliation efforts we so admire, as the sponsor of this award.
To a captivated crowd, Dr. Sarah Beaulieu spoke of “this difficult work, this sacred work of locating mission children from residential schools.”
“This work has never been about recognition. These platforms do bring greater visibility to these issues and all of us closer to righting these historical wrongs. I feel very privileged to work with so many colleagues who share the same values and same goals as I do. I would also like to acknowledge those who walked this path long before me, including many incredible mentors. There is a long road ahead of us, but we are determined, we are committed to finish this work,” she said.
‘I’d like to lift my hands to everyone working toward truth and reconciliation.”
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Beaulieu on winning the award!
Thank you to the award sponsor, KPU and Dr. Asma Sayed, Professor and Vice President of Equity and Inclusive Communities at KPU, for presenting the award.
Read the complete list of winners at DIVERSEcity’s 2024 Awards of Impact here!